

Lot 107
A pair of Yama-kichibei tsuba Edo period (1615-1868), early 17th century
16 May 2019, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£1,500 - £2,000
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Find your local specialistA pair of Yama-kichibei tsuba
Edo period (1615-1868), early 17th century
Each of mokko form, pierced in ito-sukashi with pine needles over two udenuki-ana, signed Yama-kichibei; with a wood storage box. 7.4cm (2 7/8in) and 7cm (2¾in). (3).
Each of mokko form, pierced in ito-sukashi with pine needles over two udenuki-ana, signed Yama-kichibei; with a wood storage box. 7.4cm (2 7/8in) and 7cm (2¾in). (3).
Footnotes
The work is probably by the second Yamakichi master, working during the early part of the 17th century.